Welcome to the Good Life!tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-812460167924016752012-01-12T02:00:00-08:00TypePada few randoms for today!tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a0120a4d25a87970b0167606158cc970b2012-01-12T02:00:00-08:002012-01-12T02:00:00-08:00-Last night Rob and I decided to watch our Netflix DVD of Big Bang Theory. We got it in the mail yesterday, but when it came time for us to watch it, it was nowhere to be found! I tried to remember where I had put it...and then I realized I had most likely put it in the outside trash. :( I had checked the mail and thrown away the junk in the trashcan before coming inside. :( :( :( :( :( So, I put on my big girl britches and dug it out of the trash. In the rain....Becky

-Last night Rob and I decided to watch our Netflix DVD of Big Bang Theory. We got it in the mail yesterday, but when it came time for us to watch it, it was nowhere to be found! I tried to remember where I had put it...and then I realized I had most likely put it in the outside trash. :( I had checked the mail and thrown away the junk in the trashcan before coming inside. :( :( :( :( :( So, I put on my big girl britches and dug it out of the trash. In the rain. That's how much I wanted to watch Big Bang Theory! (Also there was nothing else in the trash. Thank goodness. :) )

-Speaking of, I finally learned the words to the theme song. I'm pretty much a genius. :)

-On Tuesday I subbed at a local high school but all of the students had work to do--there was no real teaching for me to do. Luckily, I had downloaded my Nook with some fun new reading material including----

Honestly I wasn't sure if I would like this book. I thought it might be too preachy or perhaps too conservative. However, I loved the book! It's written in a way that makes you feel like you are just having a conversation with Tim Tebow! I really admire him and his strong faith--which he is able to talk about in a way that is not judgmental or righteous. I like that. There's a lot about football in there (shocking, I know), so I think that guys would like it just as much!

-I've heard that so many of you are doing My Fitness Pal too! Let's be friends---beckyjo606 is my username. This has been such an eye-opening app for me. I had no idea how much snacking was impacting my calorie intake. Even if I end up going over my calorie count, I try to still put everything in there, but it definitely makes me think twice about everything I eat!

-Also, earlier in the week I mentioned I had saved a bunch of money through couponing. One of my friends has started a new blog, Coupning Make$ Cent$. Jessica has basically taught me everything I know about coupon clipping and the best ways to save money! She has started posting matchups where she matches up the stores that are having sales with the coupons being offered. This is how you get maximum savings! If you're interested in saving some money, check out her blog! :)

-Do you have any good book recommendations? One of my resolutions for the year is to read 52 books! I've read 3 so far and I have a few more picked out to read, but I am always looking for more to read.

Alright, I have shared enough random things with you for the day!

Hope you're having a great Thursday! :)

ten on tuesday!tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a0120a4d25a87970b01538f7af031970b2011-06-28T06:00:00-07:002011-06-27T14:47:11-07:00One of my favorite blogging friends, Meredith, often links up with Ten on Tuesday from Roots and Rings and I thought I would join up with her this week! I have been a nut about getting back to my real life now that I am home and I am SO pumped to be so on top of things that I can actually do two blog posts in one day. Now...if you'll only want to read them. :) Without further ado, here are the questions for this week! 1. What’s the recipe for your favorite drink? (Smoothie, alchoholic, coffee, whatever.) My...Becky

One of my favorite blogging friends, Meredith, often links up with Ten on Tuesday from Roots and Rings and I thought I would join up with her this week! I have been a nut about getting back to my real life now that I am home and I am SO pumped to be so on top of things that I can actually do two blog posts in one day. Now...if you'll only want to read them. :)

I love love love the salads you get at Hibachi-type restaurants with the awesome ginger dressing. In my regular life though, I love romaine lettuce, lots of tomatoes and cucumbers, and my favorite dressing is probably balsamic vinegar. Yum!!

5. What was your favorite subject in school?

If we're talking traditional subjects, my favorite subject was probably Social Studies. I had a pretty fun Global Issues teacher in high school. My favorite non-traditional class was Banking. My teacher, Mrs. Smith, really made the class fun--and we even operated a working bank in our high school. So fun! :)

6. What’s your favorite summer tradition?

Grilling out and going to the beach! Nothing beats a grilled steak and relaxing on the deck! As for beach vacations--I don't think I need to really say anything here. The beach=heaven :)

7. Do you suffer from season allergies? How do you combat them?

Oh good grief, do I suffer from them. I take two Benadryl every night, along with a Claritin. When times get really tough, I add in Nyquil and a nasal spray. You're welcome!

8. How often do you have to charge your cell phone?

I charge my cellphone every night and also when I'm in my car. I am OCD about not letting it die. My cellphone is really an appendage to my body!

summer bucket list!tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a0120a4d25a87970b014e896e4b8b970d2011-06-28T05:15:00-07:002011-06-28T05:15:00-07:00My sweet friend Stephanie has a Summer Bucket List (which was actually part of a link up) and I was so so jealous I hadn't though of the idea! Fear not--here is mine! 1. Weekend getaway with my handsome husband! 2. Trip to Lake Erie 3. Take a trip to the beach 4. Cincinnati Reds Baseball Game 5. Columbus Clippers Baseball Game 6. Go on a picnic in the park 7. Movie at the local drive-in 8. Read lots of chick lit while laying out! 9. Perfect recipes on the grill 10. Spend my evenings at home on the deck...Becky

My sweet friend Stephanie has a Summer Bucket List (which was actually part of a link up) and I was so so jealous I hadn't though of the idea! Fear not--here is mine!